Mazda RX-8 2008 vs Toyota Yaris 2005
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 212 HP | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
| Mazda RX-8 engine produces 125 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Toyota Yaris. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 5.8 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 consumes 6.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 1005 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Yaris) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda RX-8) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 160'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota Yaris engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 26 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Yaris engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 engine: This rotor motor is very specific and capricious. It will suit the true enthusiast who is prepared to put up with high fuel and oil consumption as well as relatively frequent maintenance and repair work. Toyota Yaris 2005 1.3 engine: Engines with higher mileage tend to lose oil both through combustion and leaks, with consumption becoming noticeable past 150,000 km. Around the same time, the timing chain may stretch as the hydraulic ... More about Toyota Yaris 2005 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.53 m | |
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Mazda RX-8 is larger, but lower. Mazda RX-8 is 71 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
290 litres | 1086 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda RX-8 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Mazda RX-8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Yaris (by 796 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2400 | |
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